06/06/2026
People often ask what Elroy does for work. 🩶
Elroy works every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, usually completing 4–5 hour shifts alongside me supporting participants with complex psychosocial and psychiatric disabilities.
Many of the people we support live in a constant state of heightened anxiety, stress and emotional dysregulation, where their nervous system is frequently stuck in a fight, flight or freeze response. Elroy helps create a sense of safety and connection, often becoming the bridge to trust when words alone aren't enough.
Through his calm presence, he helps participants regulate their emotions, reduce anxiety and reconnect with the present moment. Whether it's resting his head on a lap, sitting close for comfort, or offering a gentle lick to interrupt dissociation patterns, Elroy has an incredible ability to bring people back to a place of calm.
He takes his role seriously and continues to prove just how valuable animal-assisted support can be. Watching the difference he makes in people's lives is something special, and I feel incredibly lucky to be his handler. 🐾💙
